[NFBK] Fwd: Press Release - Chili Supper and Auction

[slery]

Is this the Julie Schweitzer from the Bourne Schweitzer Gallery in New 
Albany? If so, how cool. I keep meaning to attend one of the openings. 
Now, I will definitely have to make time to stop by.
Cindy

On 2/27/2025 6:27 PM, Shreb via NFBK wrote:
> Here is the press release.
>
> Thank you again, 😊💪
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> Begin forwarded message:
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>> *From:* Lonnie Swafford via NFBK <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
>> *Date:* February 24, 2025 at 8:36:19 AM EST
>> *To:* nfbk at nfbnet.org
>> *Cc:* Lonnie Swafford <lonnie.t.swafford at gmail.com>
>> *Subject:* *[NFBK] Press Release - Chili Supper and Auction*
>> *Reply-To:* NFB of Kentucky Internet Mailing List <nfbk at nfbnet.org>
>>
>> 
>>
>> **
>>
>> *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE***
>>
>> NFB of Kentucky Greater Louisville Chapter
>>
>> ANNUAL CHILI SUPPER AND AUCTION
>>
>> *When: Saturday, March 1, 2025 *
>>
>> *Time: 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM*
>>
>> *Where: **American Legion, 4610 Shelbyville Rd, Louisville, KY***
>>
>> **
>>
>> *Doors open at 4:00 PM. The cost is $5 which includes chili and 
>> dessert. The event begins with a delicious dinner with a variety of 
>> homemade chilies to choose from. Following dinner There is *A 
>> thrilling auction featuring incredible donated items to bid on 
>> including various themed baskets and lots of amazing gift cards. In 
>> addition, there are opportunities to connect with members of the 
>> blind community.
>>
>> **
>>
>> *The National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville *is 
>> thrilled to announce our annual *Chili Supper and Auction. *Each 
>> year, we are pleased to host this event to help fund the programs and 
>> services for the blind of our community.**
>>
>> **
>>
>> As a local chapter of the National Federation of the Blind, we are 
>> dedicated to empowering blind individuals to achieve independence, 
>> pursue educational opportunities, and engage fully in their 
>> communities. Proceeds from this event will directly support programs 
>> such as the *Mittie Lake Memorial Scholarship for blind college 
>> students* and the *Braille Enrichment for Literacy and Learning (NFB 
>> BELL®) Academy*, as well as advocacy efforts promoting accessibility 
>> and inclusion.
>>
>> **
>>
>> Angela Henderson, President of the National Federation of the Blind 
>> of Kentucky, says, "Blindness is not the characteristic that defines 
>> who we are. Continued funding for our local chapter will ensure 
>> funding for programs that promote independence for the blind of 
>> Louisville, as well as to foster opportunities for blind individuals 
>> to thrive within the community. College students who are awarded 
>> scholarships may continue to learn and aspire to reach their goals 
>> and allow them to live the lives they want.”
>>
>> *About the National Federation of the Blind *
>>
>> **
>>
>> We advance the lives of our members and all blind people in the 
>> United States. The National Federation of the Blind knows that 
>> blindness is not the characteristic that defines you or your future. 
>> Every day we raise the expectations of blind people, because low 
>> expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. 
>> Our collective power, determination, and diversity achieve the 
>> aspirations of all blind people.
>>
>> **
>>
>> **
>>
>> **
>>
>> *CONTACT:*
>>
>> Ashley M. Swafford, President
>> National Federation of the Blind of Greater Louisville
>> ashley.swafford at nfbky.org
>> (502) 550-8208
>> www.nfbgl.org
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